Beautiful apartments, Great food, wonderful and healpful staff, great activities, and great social…read morerelationships with people our own age with similar problems and needs. It was the best decision my husband and I made when we came here. We have since needed and are using the Memory Care unit (Canvas) which has greatly satisfied our need, since my husband now has dementia and I can just cross the street to visit him. It also is in an area with shopping, entertainment and dining is easily accessible. I feel moving here will add years to my life.

Best decision we ever made. Great facilities and the staff, without exception, is friendly, caring,…read moreand competent. You can be involved 24/7 or stay as independent as you wish. Food exceptional for an institution like this. Care Center and Assisted Living are considered top notch though do not have any experience there. Would recommend the Vi to anyone in strongest terms.

"Getting old is hell," so sayeth my elderly relative…read more They speaketh the truth and it is hell also on the family. Consider, then, that an assisted living facility may be a purgatory of sorts. Arbor Terrace is a beautiful place for your loved ones. It's like a cruise ship or resort. The apartments are small and contain a kitchenette (no stove), sitting area, separate bedroom and bathroom and large closets. There is a cleaning and laundry service, meals are included, and activities and special events are taking place all the time. The public areas are lovely and up-to-date, and I really admire the decor. There's a salon, a coffee bar, a bar, a workout area, a game room, an outdoor patio. The staff is friendly and engaging. My relatives had been living on their own in an apartment, not really thriving, and now they are like the Prom King and Queen of the senior set. Their mood has certainly improved. I think the constant activity (games, baking, art, musical performances, special events, celebrations) has filled up their lives. It's also a comfort to know that their medications are being administered, they eat at every meal, and they are monitored for their safety. (Have you ever tried to locate a person by tracking their phone? Or not been able to reach them by phone?) The downside to all this: it's hellish expensive (all of these assisted living facilities are). Do your research and look around, and consider the Medicaid alternatives. It's never an easy decision when your loved ones can no longer live on their own. For the time being, my relatives are pretty comfortable here. They are also mobile, so they are fairly unrestricted in what they can do, where they can go. The lesson here? Save for retirement, people!

Great community, good staff, all around good experience. Especially in assisted living, always…read moretaking care of their residents.

Our experience with Montclair Senior Living has been exceptional. I moved my mother here after her…read moreprevious senior living community lost its building lease, and after nearly 15 years in one place, finding the right new home was incredibly important. I toured close to 20 senior living facilities across the Chicago area, and Montclair stood out immediately for its care quality, staff professionalism, cleanliness, and overall value. My mother lived in the assisted living area, and I appreciated knowing Montclair could transition her to Memory Care if needed. The activities and entertainment were thoughtful and engaging, and the staff did a wonderful job encouraging participation so residents felt included and connected. The community is clean, well‑maintained, and very well run, creating an environment that feels warm, safe, and supportive. We are truly grateful for the exceptional care my mother received. I highly recommend Montclair Senior Living to anyone looking for a place where residents are genuinely respected and well cared for.

Found this facility for my mother in law just as they were grand opening! It's brand new and…read more completely remodeled. The staff is fantastic! Highly recommend checking it out. My mother in law was at a Citadel nursing home prior to this and the two don't compare. Montclair is welcoming and friendly with a staff I trust to take care of her. The food is great-my mother in law looks forward to meals! Programming is good and they encourage her to be social. Walking into the building feels homey and comfortable. I have them in mind in case another relative requires needs similar services. It's a place that really cares.

Over priced. Average quality at independent living. Nice facility. Most employees are helpful.read more

This is a wonderful and lavish retirement residence. Many people compare it to a resort. It goes…read morewithout saying that it's quite expensive, but well worth it. The staff and other residents of Mather Place gifted my grandmother a truly happy and comfortable last few years of her life. My entire family agrees that she lived some of the best years of her life here, if not the best. She also made some of the most cherished friendships of her life here. She was never shy in expressing that. My grandmother was never lonely, confused, or felt taken for granted for while living here. Respect for the elderly is unfortunately hard to come by in retirement homes I'm beginning to learn, which makes me even happier that Mather exists. I'm grateful for Mather Place because I know she passed away with a full heart despite any physical discomfort she experienced. I simply wish that all retirement communities were as respectful, diverse, and proactive as Mather is. Thank you so much for all you've offered to my grandmother and our family.

Banish loneliness in a friendly group with good food and luxurious surroundings. Located in…read moredowntown Evanston so doctors and shopping are nearby. There's a van for some longer trips.

Warmly professional staff! Deliciously healthy food choices, gorgeous, well-planned, peaceful…read moreunits, inviting spaces in which to play, relax, or meet a friend to chat. Impressive activities schedule with excellent speakers. Perfect location, especially if you enjoy walking to excellent restaurants, music, groceries (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Farmers' Market, etc), or to Northwestern for fabulous and free jazz concerts by their brilliant students. I could go on and on. And, there are glorious sunrise walks by the lake! I look forward to living there..

Horrible, depressing atmosphere. So bad, I wanted to volunteer a few days a week to see if I could…read morehelp. I have a friend there who was placed there against her will by a family member. I feel so sorry for the residents there who cannot afford better.

Run, don't walk away from this horrible environment for your loved one…read more Run down, depressing and unskilled people who let my friend fall and did not pay attention to his medical needs. No way is this "luxury rehab" as their advertisement and solicitors promise!

My grandmother has lived here for over a year due to her new diagnosis of dementia, There have been…read moreso many issues that we continue to deal with as a family! This facility does not make their elderly clients a priority, and it is very clear as to how it is ran! We almost had a med error as they have a patient at their facility with a similar last name and if family wasn't paying attention, she would have been given the wrong medication! We continue to have to call the facility to ensure that she is being showered, her laundry is being washed, and her room is cleaned appropriately! Of late, the biggest issue has been the facility being infested with big bugs, It took them over 48 hours to address while my grandmother slept on her couch because her mattress was covered in bedbugs and they told us there was no other place to relocate her to, So we took her out of the facility for four weeks so they could deal with the issue. After several emails and phone calls, because they do not do as they say they are going to do, they finally got her a new apartment and did not even bother to move all of her things. Our family had to take on the burden of moving her once again! We asked for financial compensation for the four weeks that she was not there at the facility and still have not gotten an answer and that has been over two months ago! We continue to be unhappy with this facility as they do not make their residence a priority. I do not recommend this facility to anyone for their elderly loved ones!

My mother-in-law moved into Asbury Court with her husband, she suffered from dementia. Good for him…read morebecause he is reasonably self-sufficient, but not so good for her. From what I observed Asbury Court is not well equipped to help elders who are in need of special care and especially those with dementia. Public Medicare assisted elder care care suffers from under staffing, low pay and unqualified caregivers who are not properly trained. Asbury Court is no exception. Their website lists memory care, please do not be fooled. The only memory care that I witnessed was over medication to be placed in a docile and non-functional state of mind and body. While some attendants are kind and empathetic at Asbury Court, many lack the skills and motivation to deal with difficult cases like my mother-in-law and her family members. Is there a better public funded facility out there for elders who suffer from dementia? I hope so, and maybe you can find one! Our baby boomer population generation is fueling a 75% increase in the number of people age 65 and older requiring nursing home care.

I have been a resident at The Lodge of Northbrook since its grand opening in 2013. I started in a…read moresmall one-bedroom affordable apartment, enjoyed feeding the birds in the tree near my patio, then moved to a much larger apartment with two bedrooms/bathrooms/walk-in closets, balcony, storage unit, and assigned parking space in 2025. It was completely refurbished with deep cleaning, flooring, and painting throughout making it feel brand new. There have been many changes to The Lodge over the years. Three additional phases have been completed adding over 100 units. The assisted living area Encore was replaced with several new independent living apartments on the northside. Phases 1-3 were updated in all the common areas with artwork, carpeting, furniture, lighting, and painting to make everything look bright and fresh. Phase 4 will get the same treatment in a few years. The plan is to rejuvenate common areas every 10 years. Cherie Getlin became the Executive Director in March, 2024. Her vast experience and dedication, she began her career in senior living while still in high school, has made a tremendous positive impact on the community. Linda Yost is an excellent Marketing Director who is very helpful with your transition to a new life.The management company has changed to Life Care Services, a leader in the senior industry. The overall atmosphere at The Lodge makes living here a pleasant experience. The staff is very friendly. A welcome bonus is that the cost is quite reasonable compared to many other communities in the North Shore area. Cable, utilities, and wi-fi are included in the monthly fee. The dining rooms are convenient without a mandatory meal plan. I like cooking in my apartment every once in a while. There is even a senior refund on property taxes distributed to residents at the end of the year. So, check out The Lodge of Northbrook. You'll be glad you did.

My mother spent the final 2 1/2 years of her life at The Lodge of Northbrook where she had a…read morelovely apartment and made some nice friends. Sadly, the pandemic hit during her first year at the community, with declining health following shortly thereafter. During her stay at the Lodge, many of the building's kindest and most dedicated employees left their positions. The 2220 building is in need of some updates. For families selecting a retirement community, it's important to keeping mind that a loved one's health may decline at any time. The Lodge does not offer weekend meal service, and very few of the residents eat lunch and dinner in the dining room during the week. The small assisted living wing at The Lodge was not certified for Medicare rehab during Mom's lifetime. The management and sales staff was difficult to communicate with when we went to list my mother's unit shortly after her death. We were charged over $3,000.00 for painting and decorating fees for a 2-bedroom unit that was in pristine condition! Since Mom died during the pandemic and had a private, graveside funeral, I contacted David Randle, the property's director, about holding a celebration of life at the building in the spring or summer. He promised to have the Executive Chef get in touch with me -- that never happened. There are many beautiful choices for seniors seeking retirement communities along the North Shore -- please look elsewhere. Caveat emptor -- let the buyer beware!